Yeah, so many people hate on brands just because they have a large market share. My father-in-law will only drink Jim Beam and I'd never knock him for it. I like trying different whiskeys, so Jim Beam can be a little boring compared to other options, but it is by no means bad.
Jim Beam is actually a high quality whiskey sold at a decent price. Don't listen to anyone until you taste it. They been making good sipping whiskey longer than you been alive.
Jim Beam was my dad's spirit of choice. He liked it with diet Pepsi or 7 up. He passed almost 8 years ago. I have the Ducks Unlimited bottle he was given by a friend shortly before he passed and I'll have a pour for him on his birthday.
I personally quite like this stuff, it's quite cheap in most places and very palatable. It's pretty much just a bourbon that's not too exciting. Also it's fantastic in coffee.
Beam...it's $20 bucks a bottle. It's drunk by people who work hard and want a buzz, and these are tough times, so it's nice to have something you can afford that you know. I can't afford many of the items you guys review.
JB is what got me into whiskey...Remember I got rich oak on my very first try that immediately brought back playing with sticks in the backyard as a kid (breaking limbs, sap on the hands). Was so neat to get that experience from a drink and so I kept going back, getting leather, bananas and cream until the bottle was all gone! Tried a lot more whiskeys since then but you'll never catch me talking bad about Jim Beam
As someone in the EU where bourbon is more expensive/limited in my area, at the end of the day I like to eat a square of dark chocolate and then sip some Jim Beam. Jim Beam is often on sale were as drinks like Monkey Shoulder, Wild Turkey, Buffalo Trace etc.. aren't and end up being about 2.5-3x times as expensive.
I cant tell if Jim beam is hated or not when it comes to whisky, I hate the taste of alchohol but this stuff actually tastes amazing especially the vanilla flavor, it’s smooth and I can chug a good amount without getting a hangover. Clean stuff for sure compared to other stuff I’ve tried
@@magicelven LOL! Sorry, I have a dry sense of humor. Here in the US, Jim Beam is in every single liquor store, in 3 different sizes. The joke was that so many of the spirits the guys review are hard to find and this one... is common as they get.
@@jppagetoo Whiskey tribe would probably be more up your alley. It's run by Daniel and Rex. They do a lot of list videos. A lot of more accessible whiskeys. I picked up a Powers gold label because of one of their whiskey tribe videos
@@justsomeguy-yd3yw Thanks! I am also subscribed to that channel. Both are good. I was more or less just kidding a bit. I have no issues with rare whiskeys being reviewed here. I poked fun because I found it odd that they chose to review white label Jm Beam. Cheers!
hey Rex and Danniel... long time watcher/ first time commenter. I have tried jim beam a handful of times before, and my experience during those can be summed up in 2 words: PAINT THINNER. However, after a bit of hydration, and while watching this video, i tried a little 200ml bottle of JBWL... and i have to agree... licorice note, light honey, and dusty corn.... deffinately better than i thought initially :D thanks for opening my pallet to cheaper bourbon!
Jim Beam is my go to drink for my hip flask when I go on a snowboarding holiday. Simply because no matter where you go you can find a bottle of this for a reasonable price. Keeping it as a drink for this purpose gives a special place in my heart.
This was my gateway whiskey honestly. I hate jack daniels for whatever reason, and it turned me off of whiskey in general. But I started watching you guys and Jeremy Siers, and decided to try again. I grabbed some Jim Beam white label on sale for 15 bucks, and now I’m seriously enjoying my journey through bourbons, and eyeing the Irish whiskey for my next branch, then on to scotch!!
As a gateway whiskey, it’s perfect. It’s approachable like Jameson but for a little less money. Also if someone has never tried bourbon before, Jim Beam is a good option because it’s so basic and hits all the classic bourbon notes.
@@skraegorn7317 as a gateway whiskey, I have to say that Jim Beam white label is great for my first ever bottle of bourbon. It has that caramel or dark chocolate aroma to it with spiciness on the palate with a surprisingly smooth finish. It does well whether neat or on the rocks I just love it.
I enjoyed Jack until I didn't. Too many bad nights, plus it started to taste sweet after a while. Switched to Jim Beam white and Ezra Brooks. Goddamn they are both solid bourbons. Got me into good bourbons, so I'm not complaining.
Beam is a great inexpensive whiskey when you're drinking for a buzz rather than flavor. Makes a good whiskey and coke and it's cheap enough to share a 1.75 liter with your friends while you watch a game.
I went a long time without having Jim Beam. I finally bought a bottle for a party and was pleasantly surprised at the decent flavor. This is not a bourbon I would write home about but it is consistent and tasty and good for mixed drinks and even drinking on its own. It holds its own in the world of whisky and should be respected for that, nothing more, nothing less.
IMO Beam white label is a perfectly serviceable bourbon. Its got a good flavor, is decent for use in mixed drinks, and is a good whiskey that non- whiskeynerd friends enjoy for parties. Not bad for a good drink while playing some video games or painting either. Not gonna lie, I always keep a big handle of it on my bar.
growing up, I always drank Crown Royal. Then one day my dad gave me a blind taste test between Crown and Jim Beam. Sure they're not the same style of liquor, but I didn't know that at the time. All I know is that the Jim Beam tasted much better to me so I started drinking it pretty regularly after that.
Daniel your movie reference there hits my childhood to a certain level (I’m 22, technically been drinking whiskey since like 17 or 18) that I have so much more respect for this show and you in general. The princess bride movie was one of the most quoted movies in our family. Thanks for being the best reviewers on TH-cam guys.
That is one extremely common Bourbon here in Sweden. It's almost in every liquer store here. As of now there's between 10-30 700ml bottles, and 15-35 350ml bottles in almost every of our 448 stores. 🤗
Lordy I have loved some ladies and I have loved jim beam, and they both tried to kill me in 1973. When that doctor asked me “son howd ya get In this condition?” I said leave me alone I’m just carryin owwn an ol family tradition.
Pours 6 ounces of Jim Beam in a short glass. Adds ice and a splash of sweet vermouth. Takes a sip and thinks he's drinking a manhattan. - my uncle, lol.
I got sick after drinking Beam once, not because of the Beam but it was in my system, but I haven’t been able to touch bourbon since. I like Suntory Toki, Laphroaig 10, and before whiskey, spiced rum was my go to. What should I try to get back into bourbon?
I seem to like most beam products. But Benchmark Sib is a few more bucks. I also love Evan Williams Black and BiB a little more and it’s usually cheaper. Jack Daniels is also a little tastier I found but it cost more. I know it’s not bourbon but most people seem drinking them as their first. It was Knob Creek that got me into bourbon and OGD so Beam Suntory has a huge portfolio
My dad always kept a bottle of Jim Beam under the kitchen sink. He drank it with ice and a splash of water. A bottle would probably last him 6 months. When I turned 21 it was my first purchase and I used to drink it with coke. Eventually I graduated to the green label (which is not available anymore) with ice and water. Nowadays I prefer Old Forester.
I like the "going down the Rabbit Hole" at 8:24. It reminded me of when the wife and I, a few weeks ago, decided to have a Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour at home. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail officially has 18 distilleries, but not all of them produce Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. So, we created some basic criteria and ended buying and tasting fifteen bourbons. Mind you, we know nothing about tasting. 😊 We ended up voting for Rabbit Hole, which led me to look up if you had a video about it. Found one published back on 9/13/2017 (ep 189… Ep 189: Rabbit Hole Bourbon Whiskey Review / Tasting with Bulleit, Monkey Shoulder/Tomatin 12 Cameo). From a kilt wearer to a kilt wearer, you look great, Daniel. Anyway, it was interesting to watch your take on the Rabbit Hole. You did not say anything negative but did not find anything standing out, especially for a $60 bourbon bottle. Your reaction was more around the fact that Rabbit Hole would be more "generic" and could have been designed that way to please masses (not directly quoting and could be off). I think that this could be the reason why Rabbit Hole ended up being our favorite due to its more approachable profile for less trained whiskey amateurs like us. Keep up the great work. Love your videos.
I bet Rex is slowly increasing the height of his pant cuffs, so he doesn’t have to summon the whiskey mootch power eagle 🦅 and just smuggle a bottle in each cuff out of the vault.
It would be cool if you did a distillery review. Do like a plain cheap everyday all the way to high end expensive. Then kinda cover the evolution of taste and character between them.
Oh, I laughed at the lacquer thinner, because I can relate. I don’t expect they will ever say, “You know, on the aftertaste, I am getting notes of lacquer thinner.” Maybe their palates are not as sophisticated as yours and mine. 😀
I got into whisky at a young age, originally through Jim beam, which got me into Bourbon, then with jameson bringing me into Irish. Next challenge is Scotch, what's the best gateway? Tried johnny walker Red and black both taste like farts to me (black lesser so ). any help would be grateful.
Speaking of things that are obvious.. what’s the deal with Daniel’s giant medallion? Did I miss it in one of the videos or is it a flavor flav type thing?
I've been looking, since I had a bad experience with it about 15 years ago, but have you guys really never done an episode on Tyrconnell Irish Single Malt? I found it very aggressive and chemical-tasting at the time and haven't tried it since. Still, I'd be curious what you guys make of it (keeping in mind that apparently the brand vanished and then came back, or something, between 2006 and today, so it's possible that you're not experiencing the same whiskey that I did).
Can we figure out what's up there now or what the 12 categories should be? I'd guess they'd do 6 quintessential scotches for each region (Islay, Campbelltown, highland, lowland, Speyside, and islands), an Irish, a Japanese, a "world" whiskey, a rye, a bourbon, and a wheater. I can't tell all of what's on the shelf now, but it looks like Auchentoshan, Jameson, Redbreast, Laphroaig/Lagavulin, Buffalo Trace, Kavalan, possibly Makers 46, and possibly Kilchoman.
@@Jeshwa15 Yes, all of what you are asking is what a lot of people are asking. but I don't think they have even nailed down all the categories, let alone the actual quintessential whiskies. I'd say you are probably right on the ones you name, but I also have seen others on the wall, and empty shelves at times. Not just the Laphroaig/Lagavulin. By the way I think the Redbreast is a new addition it hadn't been there before. The one below and to the right the Lagavulin is Cardu, bottom center is Glenmorangie. cheers!
I looked around the channel and couldn't find any videos of you boys talking about Finlaggan Old Reserve. It's the whiskey that got me into whiskey, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on this budget Islay.
I'm drinking a glass of Jim and coke for the first time. My first impression was its smooth, light and easy to drink. As far as flavor goes, its sweat and very light no burn going down. I bought mine for $13.99 plus tax 2024. The buzz is smooth and clean. Would I try it again, YES!
I think someone put the Red Breast where the quintessential Rye was supposed to go. The Whistlepig 10 was supposed to be where the Red Breast 12 is, I believe
Thanks guys! I think a video that covers the wall of quintessential whisk(e)y as voted by the MBs would be a great starting place for beginners. That being said I realise you've done a lot of other videos in the past regarding entry level whisk(e)y so I understand your reluctance.
Great review. I consider myself a noob and would not recommend giving this to a noob. Start them with something exceptional and let them work their own way to cheaper bourbons. I think classic Jim Beam is fine if you just want a cheap sipper that is not offensive.
I regularly drink neat whiskey and although I probably drink more Beam than anything else, I find neat Beam to be quite abrasive. I've had guests who wanted to drink "Bourbon" who I had to convince to add more water. Or who asked for water after initially asking for none.
When I went to see Iron Maiden in 2019, I ended up paying $22 for a "Jim and Diet...double". I was actually surprised at how good it was in Diet Coke, on ice. Could have done without the "concert price" on the drink, though.
I guess I'll be the a**. Beam is my whisky of choice. I don't understand all the hate for it. It is smooth good tasting and doesnt leave you with a after taste. I have had a lot of whiskey but I'm i the only person that doesn't care about the after taste staying with you hours after you drink it. Mayby i am just strange but a good drink should not have a after taste that's stay with you if you drink or eat something after
My great-grandfather was a Beam fan, but he didn't just drink it. He would take plugs of chewing tobacco & soak them in Beam for a little extra flavor.
Would love to see you guys review the whiskys that are being made in 6-10 days. These are the whiskys in which the distillers are using pressure and forcing the spirit into the wood. Distillers like Lost Spirit and Cleveland. Thoughts?
I love Jim Beam I’ve been drinking in it for like 20 years I’ve had other bourbons but I always go back to this it pairs well with my Budweiser unfortunately people like this always seem to review it and not give it the props it’s do but I guess if I had didn’t have bills and had a bourbon room like the one in this video I’d probably say what their saying 🤦🏻♂️
I’d be curious to see an overview of which of the big brands make which whiskeys. I hear this is Heaven Hill or Buffalo Trace, but I never seem to keep them all straight.
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Yea i honestly never understood the hate for Jim Beam white label. For the price tag, it's pretty damn solid
Yeah, so many people hate on brands just because they have a large market share. My father-in-law will only drink Jim Beam and I'd never knock him for it. I like trying different whiskeys, so Jim Beam can be a little boring compared to other options, but it is by no means bad.
It's smooth but has no flavor. It's good for a beginner but Evan Williams Black Label is a better budget Bourbon for those who respect taste IMO.
@@TheDionBlasterMethod yeah Bro whiskey is basically medicine i drink mine every night a glass
Ummm the hate is because it is terrible.
@@realtrapwill9635 taste is subjective dawg
Jim Beam is actually a high quality whiskey sold at a decent price. Don't listen to anyone until you taste it. They been making good sipping whiskey longer than you been alive.
Sipping? I just drink it. I don't sip it like I would Chivas
Jim beam is my go to whisky 🥃 amen
I dont know why but jim beam white is my favorite go to bourbon. I mean its THE JIM BEAM
I just drink it, sometimes it makes me angry enough to lash out at my wife and 2 kids but besides that it’s pretty solid
Yeh I don't see the hype in all the others
Finally, the impossible-to-find Jim Beam.
Never heard of it.
Gin Bean?
I guess it’s allocated in my zone also.
Should have saved this one for rare whiskey Friday..
What I remember about Beam are the special bottles my old man used to collect.
Jim Beam was my dad's spirit of choice. He liked it with diet Pepsi or 7 up. He passed almost 8 years ago. I have the Ducks Unlimited bottle he was given by a friend shortly before he passed and I'll have a pour for him on his birthday.
I'm sure he's looking down and saying cheers son he is always with you as you don't forget him
Wtf😂
Dunks un limited??? Never seen it im in nc
Legend
jim beam and 7 up? Goddamn
"You got me the *whiskey* I deserved, and helped my entire family!"
Shouldn't this be in Rare Whiskey Friday?
IKR? Especially for these allocated whiskies.
They don't outsell 80% of all Distillerys because its bad...
@@laplantskiit's actuality Terrible
@@bartdaviswcu it’s not
Nothing rare about Jim Beam white. $14 a bottle almost everywhere.
I personally quite like this stuff, it's quite cheap in most places and very palatable. It's pretty much just a bourbon that's not too exciting. Also it's fantastic in coffee.
Beam...it's $20 bucks a bottle. It's drunk by people who work hard and want a buzz, and these are tough times, so it's nice to have something you can afford that you know. I can't afford many of the items you guys review.
Ol' reliable
Late reply but yeah the white label like this one is $12.99 where I’m at.
Always has been and always will be my favorite bourbon for tailgating and camping; brings back lots of old memories.
JB is what got me into whiskey...Remember I got rich oak on my very first try that immediately brought back playing with sticks in the backyard as a kid (breaking limbs, sap on the hands). Was so neat to get that experience from a drink and so I kept going back, getting leather, bananas and cream until the bottle was all gone! Tried a lot more whiskeys since then but you'll never catch me talking bad about Jim Beam
As someone in the EU where bourbon is more expensive/limited in my area, at the end of the day I like to eat a square of dark chocolate and then sip some Jim Beam. Jim Beam is often on sale were as drinks like Monkey Shoulder, Wild Turkey, Buffalo Trace etc.. aren't and end up being about 2.5-3x times as expensive.
I cant tell if Jim beam is hated or not when it comes to whisky, I hate the taste of alchohol but this stuff actually tastes amazing especially the vanilla flavor, it’s smooth and I can chug a good amount without getting a hangover. Clean stuff for sure compared to other stuff I’ve tried
Is that available in my town? These small makers are so hard to find.
probably not need to travel to anywhere to get it and my town is definitely a different name then anywhere
@@magicelven LOL! Sorry, I have a dry sense of humor. Here in the US, Jim Beam is in every single liquor store, in 3 different sizes. The joke was that so many of the spirits the guys review are hard to find and this one... is common as they get.
@@jppagetoo I'm from l
Pa I was being sarcastic to haha
@@jppagetoo Whiskey tribe would probably be more up your alley. It's run by Daniel and Rex. They do a lot of list videos. A lot of more accessible whiskeys. I picked up a Powers gold label because of one of their whiskey tribe videos
@@justsomeguy-yd3yw Thanks! I am also subscribed to that channel. Both are good. I was more or less just kidding a bit. I have no issues with rare whiskeys being reviewed here. I poked fun because I found it odd that they chose to review white label Jm Beam. Cheers!
A guy drinking whiskey, with tattoos and a beard... quoting the Princess Bride lol 😄
Anyone, anywhere, under any circumstances, can and should quote Princess Bride.
Inconceivable!
@@nickschulte3915 I do not think this word means what you think it means.
Tattooed and bearded guy here. The Princess Bride is objectively the greatest movie ever made.
@@ReinhardtBII I vacillate between The Princess Bride and Blazing Saddles.
hey Rex and Danniel... long time watcher/ first time commenter. I have tried jim beam a handful of times before, and my experience during those can be summed up in 2 words: PAINT THINNER.
However, after a bit of hydration, and while watching this video, i tried a little 200ml bottle of JBWL... and i have to agree... licorice note, light honey, and dusty corn.... deffinately better than i thought initially :D thanks for opening my pallet to cheaper bourbon!
Jim Beam is my go to drink for my hip flask when I go on a snowboarding holiday. Simply because no matter where you go you can find a bottle of this for a reasonable price. Keeping it as a drink for this purpose gives a special place in my heart.
Have you done Jim Bean Black Extra Aged Bourbon?
I cant find the video if you have.
Jim Beam has lost every blind tasting I have ever done. Fun fact.
This was my gateway whiskey honestly. I hate jack daniels for whatever reason, and it turned me off of whiskey in general. But I started watching you guys and Jeremy Siers, and decided to try again. I grabbed some Jim Beam white label on sale for 15 bucks, and now I’m seriously enjoying my journey through bourbons, and eyeing the Irish whiskey for my next branch, then on to scotch!!
As a gateway whiskey, it’s perfect. It’s approachable like Jameson but for a little less money. Also if someone has never tried bourbon before, Jim Beam is a good option because it’s so basic and hits all the classic bourbon notes.
@@skraegorn7317 as a gateway whiskey, I have to say that Jim Beam white label is great for my first ever bottle of bourbon. It has that caramel or dark chocolate aroma to it with spiciness on the palate with a surprisingly smooth finish. It does well whether neat or on the rocks I just love it.
JD is acid lmao
I enjoyed Jack until I didn't. Too many bad nights, plus it started to taste sweet after a while. Switched to Jim Beam white and Ezra Brooks. Goddamn they are both solid bourbons. Got me into good bourbons, so I'm not complaining.
Beam is a great inexpensive whiskey when you're drinking for a buzz rather than flavor. Makes a good whiskey and coke and it's cheap enough to share a 1.75 liter with your friends while you watch a game.
I went a long time without having Jim Beam. I finally bought a bottle for a party and was pleasantly surprised at the decent flavor. This is not a bourbon I would write home about but it is consistent and tasty and good for mixed drinks and even drinking on its own. It holds its own in the world of whisky and should be respected for that, nothing more, nothing less.
IMO Beam white label is a perfectly serviceable bourbon. Its got a good flavor, is decent for use in mixed drinks, and is a good whiskey that non- whiskeynerd friends enjoy for parties. Not bad for a good drink while playing some video games or painting either. Not gonna lie, I always keep a big handle of it on my bar.
Mix Jim Beam White Label with Jim Beam Black 50/50. I call it Jim Beam Gray. Its delicious.
growing up, I always drank Crown Royal. Then one day my dad gave me a blind taste test between Crown and Jim Beam. Sure they're not the same style of liquor, but I didn't know that at the time. All I know is that the Jim Beam tasted much better to me so I started drinking it pretty regularly after that.
Crown Royal is Canadian whiskey. Jim Beam is bourbon. Completely different
It's the best bourbon. If you are into minimalism. I am. Four Roses yellow is good as well. Both are great in their simplicity.
curious to know if there would be much difference between this white label and the white label they send to Australia that is only 37% abv.
Daniel your movie reference there hits my childhood to a certain level (I’m 22, technically been drinking whiskey since like 17 or 18) that I have so much more respect for this show and you in general. The princess bride movie was one of the most quoted movies in our family. Thanks for being the best reviewers on TH-cam guys.
That is one extremely common Bourbon here in Sweden. It's almost in every liquer store here. As of now there's between 10-30 700ml bottles, and 15-35 350ml bottles in almost every of our 448 stores. 🤗
Beam-Suntory is a multinational giant with immense reach, so, yeah, that's gonna happen.
"Are you tired? It's not even lunch time."
Sounds like a good time to drink some whiskey.
If you drink before lunch you’re closet alcoholic
Try going a week or two without and see ehat happens
I seem to remember that when you did the top ten budget whiskeys, JB surprised you both by showing up top three.
5:22 Have you guys tried Stranahan’s Blue Peak yet?
Lordy I have loved some ladies and I have loved jim beam, and they both tried to kill me in 1973. When that doctor asked me “son howd ya get In this condition?” I said leave me alone I’m just carryin owwn an ol family tradition.
I always get a sweet apple candy on this one. It was my first bourbon, and for the price I find it pretty good!
Pours 6 ounces of Jim Beam in a short glass. Adds ice and a splash of sweet vermouth. Takes a sip and thinks he's drinking a manhattan. - my uncle, lol.
The raw energy radiating from this video could power a household for millennia. Still watch it all the way through
Evan Williams Black is older, higher proof, cheaper, and a fine sipper to boot.
I agree. EWB and WT101 are very good budget sippin' whiskeys. JBW is OK too, but a definite third place to the first two.
Agreed I did a video on it years ago. It’s super underrated
I do EW bottled in bond for my cheaper bottle
If you guys already around jim beam , will ya try the maple one ?
This is what I like about you guys: You jump right in, no goofing around at the start.
3:10 i think that first whisky of the day, the licorice notes always come out first
I got sick after drinking Beam once, not because of the Beam but it was in my system, but I haven’t been able to touch bourbon since. I like Suntory Toki, Laphroaig 10, and before whiskey, spiced rum was my go to. What should I try to get back into bourbon?
Found Jim Beam to be good as a high ball. Discovered this in Japan at a great little Italian restaurant. Lol. True story.
I live in Japan and Jim Beam is heavily advertised for hi-balls. You can buy it in 5L plastic jugs too!
I just got a "beef its whats for dinner" ad on this video i was pretty hyped its the first one I've seen since the 90s i think
I seem to like most beam products. But Benchmark Sib is a few more bucks. I also love Evan Williams Black and BiB a little more and it’s usually cheaper. Jack Daniels is also a little tastier I found but it cost more. I know it’s not bourbon but most people seem drinking them as their first. It was Knob Creek that got me into bourbon and OGD so Beam Suntory has a huge portfolio
>“I’ll push in in post”
> Mic still in shot
ಠ_ಠ
Edit: I’ve since bought a bottle of this, £14. Definitely gonna be a cupboard staple.
Sorry, I have a visual effects degree, ‘fix it in post’ is my trigger phrase :P
My favorite drink lately is the Jim beam apple. Does anyone have recommendations for anything similar?
I am a grandpa and I drink Jim Beam white label every day. So there's your demographic.
My favourite cheap whiskey! 😂 I’ve always got a bottle of Jim Beam in!
My dad always kept a bottle of Jim Beam under the kitchen sink. He drank it with ice and a splash of water. A bottle would probably last him 6 months. When I turned 21 it was my first purchase and I used to drink it with coke. Eventually I graduated to the green label (which is not available anymore) with ice and water. Nowadays I prefer Old Forester.
A bottle might last me a week
@@williamwible-su9vf time to take a night off or three buddy
I like the "going down the Rabbit Hole" at 8:24. It reminded me of when the wife and I, a few weeks ago, decided to have a Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour at home. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail officially has 18 distilleries, but not all of them produce Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. So, we created some basic criteria and ended buying and tasting fifteen bourbons. Mind you, we know nothing about tasting. 😊
We ended up voting for Rabbit Hole, which led me to look up if you had a video about it. Found one published back on 9/13/2017 (ep 189… Ep 189: Rabbit Hole Bourbon Whiskey Review / Tasting with Bulleit, Monkey Shoulder/Tomatin 12 Cameo). From a kilt wearer to a kilt wearer, you look great, Daniel.
Anyway, it was interesting to watch your take on the Rabbit Hole. You did not say anything negative but did not find anything standing out, especially for a $60 bourbon bottle. Your reaction was more around the fact that Rabbit Hole would be more "generic" and could have been designed that way to please masses (not directly quoting and could be off). I think that this could be the reason why Rabbit Hole ended up being our favorite due to its more approachable profile for less trained whiskey amateurs like us.
Keep up the great work. Love your videos.
have yall reviewed knob creek single barrel 120 proof? that might be a good one
Jim Beam was the first whiskey I really started drinking. Now my go to is Evan Williams.
Another review that I can’t seem to find is of the classic Dickel 12. I can find the BIB and barrel select but not the 12.
I bet Rex is slowly increasing the height of his pant cuffs, so he doesn’t have to summon the whiskey mootch power eagle 🦅 and just smuggle a bottle in each cuff out of the vault.
It would be cool if you did a distillery review. Do like a plain cheap everyday all the way to high end expensive. Then kinda cover the evolution of taste and character between them.
I like how Rex went back and forth on the oak - dusty vs “antique-y”. I think the term he was really looking for was lacquer thinner.😜
Oh, I laughed at the lacquer thinner, because I can relate. I don’t expect they will ever say, “You know, on the aftertaste, I am getting notes of lacquer thinner.”
Maybe their palates are not as sophisticated as yours and mine. 😀
I got into whisky at a young age, originally through Jim beam, which got me into Bourbon, then with jameson bringing me into Irish. Next challenge is Scotch, what's the best gateway? Tried johnny walker Red and black both taste like farts to me (black lesser so ). any help would be grateful.
The McAllen 12 sherry cask
I get a roasted peanut, dusty corn, and vanilla. Y’all got some craziness 🤣🤣🤣 I guess I just ain’t on your level.
It was the dusty corn that turned me off to Beam.🙄🤣👍🥃
I don’t taste any of that either 😂 I taste corn and brown sugar. Don’t know where they got peanuts from and the dusty corn lmao
Aye glad to see I ain’t the only one that basically gets peanut and vanilla. The vanilla Jim beam tastes like a rice crispy treat to me.
I get...Green apple peel after taste.. it is part of our clam chowder recipe. And noticed if it is not added...
Is this whiskey available in North America?!/s?!
Speaking of things that are obvious.. what’s the deal with Daniel’s giant medallion? Did I miss it in one of the videos or is it a flavor flav type thing?
Sadly these small manufacturers aren't available where I live
I've been looking, since I had a bad experience with it about 15 years ago, but have you guys really never done an episode on Tyrconnell Irish Single Malt? I found it very aggressive and chemical-tasting at the time and haven't tried it since. Still, I'd be curious what you guys make of it (keeping in mind that apparently the brand vanished and then came back, or something, between 2006 and today, so it's possible that you're not experiencing the same whiskey that I did).
Quick question, what do you call those glass caps or covers that you put on the mouth of the glencairns to keep the aroma from getting out?
They call them jelly jar caps.
I sit right outside Albert Baladi's office in Chicago and played this just loud enough to see if he had opinions.
Who
How do you top the "Golden" episodes....well with Mitch episode.
Have you guys ever reviewed Lost Republic bourbon? If you haven’t I hope you do someday
So, Joshua Brown, The answer to your question "Has there ever been a episode on the feature wall?" The answer is.......... NO.
Can we figure out what's up there now or what the 12 categories should be? I'd guess they'd do 6 quintessential scotches for each region (Islay, Campbelltown, highland, lowland, Speyside, and islands), an Irish, a Japanese, a "world" whiskey, a rye, a bourbon, and a wheater.
I can't tell all of what's on the shelf now, but it looks like Auchentoshan, Jameson, Redbreast, Laphroaig/Lagavulin, Buffalo Trace, Kavalan, possibly Makers 46, and possibly Kilchoman.
@@Jeshwa15 Yes, all of what you are asking is what a lot of people are asking. but I don't think they have even nailed down all the categories, let alone the actual quintessential whiskies.
I'd say you are probably right on the ones you name, but I also have seen others on the wall, and empty shelves at times. Not just the Laphroaig/Lagavulin. By the way I think the Redbreast is a new addition it hadn't been there before.
The one below and to the right the Lagavulin is Cardu, bottom center is Glenmorangie. cheers!
Lol thanks!
Cheers guys! Question: do you remember the last time you were sober?
I looked around the channel and couldn't find any videos of you boys talking about Finlaggan Old Reserve. It's the whiskey that got me into whiskey, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on this budget Islay.
Mixing with coke, Jim beam is just fine and is priced right IMO
Yes. Current situation.
In Aus, Jim Beam White is sold at 37% abv ie couldn’t be sold in USA as a bourbon. For that reason it won’t be on my shopping list for any time soon
Am I the only one who prefers jim beam over jack Daniel's when im looking for a budget whiskeys
Emma doesn't do shenanigans. Emma is preforming a vital public service of putting laphroaig in its rightful place.
If you are in EU or Australia then try Old Virginia. Its 6 years aged and not too bad. I personally prefer it over Jim
Is that Rock Town on the left side of the screen? Do y’all feature that in a vlog?
I'm drinking a glass of Jim and coke for the first time. My first impression was its smooth, light and easy to drink. As far as flavor goes, its sweat and very light no burn going down. I bought mine for $13.99 plus tax 2024. The buzz is smooth and clean. Would I try it again, YES!
I think someone put the Red Breast where the quintessential Rye was supposed to go. The Whistlepig 10 was supposed to be where the Red Breast 12 is, I believe
Thanks guys! I think a video that covers the wall of quintessential whisk(e)y as voted by the MBs would be a great starting place for beginners. That being said I realise you've done a lot of other videos in the past regarding entry level whisk(e)y so I understand your reluctance.
Another Robert Burns Day skipped. Forgotten along with the quintessential shelves.
Add Coke, a little, to JB and you have the American South.
I drink my Whiskey neat, however there is something about a Beam and Coke, its like it was made for cola...l0l
@@laplantski Agree. Better than Jack and way better than Scotch, any Scotch.
Saw someone walk out of the liquor store with a bottle of white label yesterday and was wondering if you had done an actual review of it.
If we want to go with coffee comparisons, Jim Beam White is the Dunkin’ Donuts Americano of bourbon.
so happy to see the "thanks mitch" file is still alive
Great review. I consider myself a noob and would not recommend giving this to a noob. Start them with something exceptional and let them work their own way to cheaper bourbons. I think classic Jim Beam is fine if you just want a cheap sipper that is not offensive.
I regularly drink neat whiskey and although I probably drink more Beam than anything else, I find neat Beam to be quite abrasive. I've had guests who wanted to drink "Bourbon" who I had to convince to add more water. Or who asked for water after initially asking for none.
Couldn’t save this for RWF??
Where was this review when I needed it
That 'Big League Chew' sugar powder is CORN STARCH in the heavily CORN whiskey.
Yeah, I was thinking that, too. the dust on candy is often confectioner's sugar which contains a lot of corn starch.
When I went to see Iron Maiden in 2019, I ended up paying $22 for a "Jim and Diet...double". I was actually surprised at how good it was in Diet Coke, on ice. Could have done without the "concert price" on the drink, though.
What's with the first minute?
I can't find this anywhere. Is this a local whiskey?
I guess I'll be the a**. Beam is my whisky of choice. I don't understand all the hate for it. It is smooth good tasting and doesnt leave you with a after taste. I have had a lot of whiskey but I'm i the only person that doesn't care about the after taste staying with you hours after you drink it. Mayby i am just strange but a good drink should not have a after taste that's stay with you if you drink or eat something after
My great-grandfather was a Beam fan, but he didn't just drink it. He would take plugs of chewing tobacco & soak them in Beam for a little extra flavor.
How much had you guys imbibed before you shot this video?
You've earned my subscription and likes on everything for being fair and truthful. Cops checc cuffs 🤣😂🤣😂
Would love to see you guys review the whiskys that are being made in 6-10 days. These are the whiskys in which the distillers are using pressure and forcing the spirit into the wood. Distillers like Lost Spirit and Cleveland. Thoughts?
That back ground with all the bottles looks so cool😎💪🏻🙌🏻
I’ve just been getting into whisky. Just got out the stage Meh to I can definitely get into this. This was one of my firsts
I love Jim Beam I’ve been drinking in it for like 20 years I’ve had other bourbons but I always go back to this it pairs well with my Budweiser unfortunately people like this always seem to review it and not give it the props it’s do but I guess if I had didn’t have bills and had a bourbon room like the one in this video I’d probably say what their saying 🤦🏻♂️
I’d be curious to see an overview of which of the big brands make which whiskeys. I hear this is Heaven Hill or Buffalo Trace, but I never seem to keep them all straight.
I gave up booze years ago but when I did drink it was Jim Beam white label......loved the stuff.
Interestingly enough I go between the Jim and EC small batch for the easy no thinking sipper